Complete Transformers Movie Order
The Transformers live-action film series, produced by Paramount Pictures and Hasbro, consists of seven released films and one upcoming entry. The release order begins with Transformers in 2007, followed by Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen in 2009, Transformers: Dark of the Moon in 2011, Transformers: Age of Extinction in 2014, Transformers: The Last Knight in 2017, Bumblebee in 2018, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts in 2023. The upcoming Transformers One, a prequel animated film, is scheduled for release later this year. For the chronological story order, start with Transformers One, then Bumblebee, followed by the 2007 film, and continue through the remaining entries. The franchise has generated over $5 billion in global box office revenue across the mainline films, with Transformers: Dark of the Moon ranking as the highest-grossing installment at approximately $1.1 billion worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo data. The production companies behind the films include Paramount Pictures, Hasbro Studios, and Di Bonaventura Pictures, with distribution handled by Paramount Pictures globally. The series is based on the Hasbro toy line and the Marvel Comics characters created by Hasbro and Takara Tomy in the 1980s, with the live-action film rights originally optioned by DreamWorks Pictures before Paramount took over production. Forbes covers the franchise financials and production updates.
The Transformers animated series timeline includes multiple shows that expand the lore beyond the films. Transformers: Prime, a CGI animated series that aired from 2010 to 2013, is widely considered the best continuation of the movie universe's storyline. Transformers: Robots in Disguise, a sequel series to Prime, ran from 2015 to 2017. Transformers: Earthspark, a newer animated series, premiered on Nickelodeon in 2022 and continues the modern continuity. For a complete viewing experience, fans often pair the live-action films with the animated series, starting with Prime after completing the film saga. The animated content is available on Paramount+, which holds exclusive streaming rights for most Hasbro-produced Transformers content in the United States. Internationally, distribution rights vary by region, with Netflix carrying select titles in certain markets. The franchise also includes direct-to-video animated films such as Transformers: Beast Wars and Transformers: Cyberverse, which are available on streaming platforms and digital purchase services. Paramount+ hosts the official streaming library for Transformers animated series.
Streaming Platforms and Where to Watch
As of the latest available data, the primary streaming home for the Transformers franchise in the United States is Paramount+. The platform hosts all seven live-action films and the majority of the animated series, including Prime, Robots in Disguise, and Earthspark. Subscription pricing for Paramount+ starts at $5.99 per month for the ad-supported tier and $11.99 per month for the premium ad-free plan. The films are also available for digital purchase or rental on platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and Google Play Movies, with rental prices typically ranging from $3.99 to $5.99 per film and purchase prices from $9.99 to $19.99 per title. Physical media releases, including 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray editions, are distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment and are available through major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Tesla references